Most outdoor shoes are either built for water or built for land. This one decided to ignore that rule. The Explorer Barefoot Shoe from Anta's outdoor line sits at maybe 4mm off the ground, so you actually feel what you're walking on — loose gravel on the riverbank, smooth stone in the water, rubberized gym flooring. That's the point. The thin midsole gives back energy, not bulk.
The outsole is where it earns its keep outdoors. Anta's HYDRO grip pattern bites into wet rock and slippery surfaces without relying on aggressive lugs that would feel clunky on dry ground. Drainage holes in the sole mean water exits the moment you step out — no sloshing around, no waiting. The mesh upper pulls heat away and dries fast once you're back on land.
The fit is a slip-on with a wide, relaxed toe box — no laces to fiddle with when your hands are wet, and no pinching after hours on your feet. A reinforced toe cap handles the inevitable rock stub, and the elastic collar wraps the ankle without squeezing. Men's and women's colorways in a single shared size run (EU 35.5–45), so one listing covers everyone.
Good for: river tracing, stream hiking, beach walks, pool decks, light gym work, casual daily wear when you want something minimal and easy.
Product Specifications
Brand Anta (安踏)
Product Name Anta Explorer Barefoot Shoe (安踏探野赤足鞋)
SKU / Item No. 912626641
Series Outdoor Series
Gender Unisex (Men's & Women's colorways)
Closure Type Slip-On (no laces)
Upper Material Stretch mesh fabric / Synthetic leather / Rubber-plastic composite
Outsole Material Rubber (HYDRO anti-slip pattern with drainage holes)
Midsole Elastic rebound midsole (thin-sole / barefoot construction)
Insole Lightweight, soft, quick-drying
Toe Box Wide fit — reduced compression, natural toe splay
Toe Protection Reinforced toe cap (impact guard)
Available Colors — Men's Basic Black · Fish-eye Blue/Castle Grey/Taro Sugar Yellow · Loca Khaki/Basic Black · Rain Green/Basic Black · Dawn Orange/Basic Black
Available Colors — Women's Pebble Pink/Vine Grey/Classic Brown Grey · Muted Grape Purple · Basic Black
EU Size Range 35.5 / 36 / 36.5 / 37.5 / 38 / 38.5 / 39 / 40 / 40.5 / 41 / 42 / 42.5 / 43 / 44 / 45
Foot Length (cm) 22 / 22.5 / 23 / 23.5 / 23.5 / 24 / 24.5 / 24.7 / 25 / 25.5 / 25.9 / 26.3 / 26.8 / 27 / 28
Best For River tracing · Stream hiking · Beach · Water sports · Gym training · Casual daily wear
Tag Price (RRP) CNY 269
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